Injured Workers Should Not Stand Alone
No matter what field someone works in, they could suffer from the possibility of an overuse or repetitive strain injury (RSI). What are these injuries? How can a person handle them? Most importantly, what sort of impact may they have on a person's life? Causes of RSIs...
After suffering an injury at work, medical costs may be one of your top concerns. These costs can be significant, especially if treatment drags on. Workers' compensation insurance exists to protect you and your employer and help relieve the burden of such expenses....
A workplace injury can make it difficult to perform the duties of your job and continue to maintain your income. If you get hurt at work, the injury can also make it harder to manage responsibilities at home and participate in activities you enjoy. The workers’...
Workers’ compensation protects injured employees from financial destitution. According to the Department of Industrial Relations, workers’ compensation insurance covers medical care, permanent and temporary disability benefits, death benefits and supplemental job...
If you suffer a work-related injury, you may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits, but the approval process involves a disability rating. Who assigns disability ratings and how does such a rating affect your ability to receive a workers’ compensation award?...
Some hotel workers face higher on-the-job injury risks than others. If you currently work as one of California’s many hotel housekeepers, you have the highest risk of injury of any profession within the service sector. The risks are even higher if you are a female...
Workplace accidents can happen when you least expect them. Sometimes, an accident occurs because of negligence or failure to follow safety rules. If you believe that you are partly at fault for your injury, you might hesitate to file a workers' compensation claim. You...
Warehouse work is tough on the body. If you are among a growing number of California residents who make your living in a warehouse environment, it is important that you recognize how the pace of work in your warehouse environment affects your overall injury risks....
When you make a workers' compensation claim, there is a lot that occurs behind the scenes. Your employer gets workers' compensation insurance through an insurer, and it is the insurer who handles all the details and the process of ensuring your get your benefits. One...
Anyone injured on the job in California, including non-citizens, is eligible for workers' compensation insurance benefits. Even undocumented workers and people who did not obtain legal authorization allowing them to work in the U.S. can receive workers' comp. What...
